Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Engineering Technology: Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Leonard, Rochester Institute of Technology; Robert Merrill, Roch Inst of Tech; Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-1855: AN INNOVATIVE METHOD PROVIDING AN ALTERNATIVE TOCAPSTONE COURSES USING EXPERIENTIAL LEARNINGWilliam Leonard, Rochester Institute of Technology The program chair of the Mechanical Engineering Technology program and a faculty member in the Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology Department at RIT, Professor Leonard specializes in graduate and undergraduate courses in concept design and product innovation. Professor Leonard’s BS in Mechanical Engineering and MS in Multidisciplinary Studies are from RIT. Prior to joining RIT Professor Leonard spent 25 years in industry in tool engineering, R&D and advanced product development. He also operates a product

Conference Session

Engaging Students in Learning

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amir Salehpour, University of Cincinnati; Sam Antoline, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

concepts have become increasingly challenging for some students entering intoengineering programs. Wood18, et al., and co-workers stated that there is a transformation fromtheory to a balance between theory and hands-on activities. They claim that most studentsentering engineering programs today have limited interaction with basic mechanical tools and aremore involved with computers and video games. They suggest that, in the past, students enteringthese programs had more knowledge of how machines or devices worked (tinkering factor).Therefore, there is a real need for more hands-on activities designed to enhance the learning oftoday’s students after they have entered into engineering and engineering technology programs.In the Mechanical

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ET: Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Chiou, Drexel University; William Danley, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-1975: EXPERIENCE IN IMPLEMENTATION OF NSF WEB-BASEDTECHNOLOGY PROJECTS IN CURRICULUM, COURSE, AND LABORATORYDEVELOPMENT FOR FIRST TIME NEW ABET ACCREDITATIONRichard Chiou, Drexel UniversityWilliam Danley, Drexel University Page 15.550.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Experience in Implementation of NSF Web-based Technology Projects in Curriculum, Course, and Laboratory Development for First Time ABET AccreditationAbstractThe new Applied Engineering Technology Program at Drexel University received a first-timeprogram accreditation from the Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of theAccreditation Board for

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical Power Engineering Technology

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Rehg, (Retired); Glenn Sartori, Retired

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Engineering Technology

. Page 15.751.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Instructional Algorithms Enhance Student Understanding Of PLC Ladder Logic ProgrammingAbstractThis paper presents two techniques that helps students transition from relay ladder logic conceptsto programmable logic controller (PLC) ladder logic programming. The first technique presents avery structured algorithmic process for the selection of PLC ladder logic input contactconfigurations for a given control problem. The second technique describes the use of ladderlogic building blocks for the commonly used ladder logic instructions in the development oflarger PLC ladder logic programs.Students, familiar with relay ladder logic (RLL) control, know

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ET: Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Walk, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-1987: STUDENT SURVEYS OF COURSE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:IMPROVING CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTSteven Walk, Old Dominion University Steven R. Walk, PE, is Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia. He recently was head of the Center for Technology Forecasting, and Director of the Maritime-Aerospace Liaison and Technology Development Center, at Maine Maritime Academy, Castine, Maine. His research interests include high voltage electromagnetic phenomena, energy conversion systems, technology management, and technological change and social forecasting. Mr. Walk is owner and founder of Technology Intelligence, a management consulting

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ET: Part III

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Virginia Westheider, University of Cincinnati; Sarai Hedges, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-2108: EMPLOYING SIX SIGMA AS A TOOL FOR CONTINUOUSIMPROVEMENT IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONVirginia Westheider, University of Cincinnati Ms. Westheider is Academic Director for Assessment and Accreditation at the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) at the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio. She has 23 years experience in learning and assessment with particular interest in engineering education.Sarai Hedges, University of Cincinnati Professor Sarai Hedges is professor of statistics at the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio. She received her certificate in American Society for Quality Certified Six Sigma Green Belt(CSSGB), June, 2009 Six Sigma

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology Courses

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Cottrell, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-2114: INTEGRATING CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT INTO AMULTI-DISCIPLINARY SEMINAR COURSE: BROADENING THE STUDENTHORIZON TO BETTER FUNCTION AND APPRECIATE GLOBAL,CONTEMPORARY ISSUESDavid Cottrell, University of North Carolina, Charlotte DR. DAVID S. COTTRELL is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1978 and retired in 2000 after more than 22 years of service with the US Army Corps of Engineers. Studies at Texas A&M University resulted in an MS Degree in Civil Engineering in 1987 and a PhD in 1995. He is a registered Professional Engineer with the Commonwealth of Virginia

Conference Session

Newly Developed Engineering Courses

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Alvarado, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-2176: DEVELOPMENT OF A THERMAL SYSTEMS COURSE FOR APOWER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMJorge Alvarado, Texas A&M University Dr. Jorge Alvarado is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. He teaches courses in the areas of thermal sciences, fluid mechanics, and fluid power. Dr. Alvarado’s research interests are in the areas of nanotechnology, micro-scale heat transfer, electronic cooling, phase change materials, energy conservation, and use of renewable energy in buildings. He received his BS degree in mechanical engineering (1991) from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez; MS (2000) and PhD

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum and Practices in Engineering Technology

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Walk, Old Dominion University; Roland Lawrence, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-2209: DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTELLIGENT REMEDIAL TUTORIALLEARNING SYSTEM FOR NON-TRADITIONAL AND ADVANCED PLACEMENTSTUDENTSSteven Walk, Old Dominion University Steven R. Walk, PE, is Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia. He recently was head of the Center for Technology Forecasting, and Director of the Maritime-Aerospace Liaison and Technology Development Center, at Maine Maritime Academy, Castine, Maine. His research interests include high voltage electromagnetic phenomena, energy conversion systems, technology management, and technological change and social forecasting. Mr. Walk is owner and founder of Technology

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ECET: Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jane LeClair, Excelsior College; Li-Fang Shih, Excelsior College

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Engineering Technology

is currently the Director of Program Development and Assessment in the School of Business and Technology at Excelsior College. She received her Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction with specialization in online instruction and curriculum development from the State University of New York at Albany. Her research has focused on issues related to quality online instruction, online communication, and the development of online community and outcome assessment. Page 15.674.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Implementation of a Systematic Outcomes Assessment Plan to Ensure Accountability

Conference Session

Teaching College Algebra and Using Mathematics Tutoring Tools

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aarti Narayanan, Magnificat High School; Ganapathy Narayanan, The University of Toledo

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-2338: ON MAPLET DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAMMING TUTORIALFOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING STUDENTSAarti Narayanan, Magnificat High SchoolGanapathy Narayanan, The University of Toledo Page 15.921.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 On Maplet Development and Programming Tutorial for Science and Engineering StudentsAbstractThe information contained in this paper is of an introductory nature a tutorial on the ‘MapletDevelopment and Programming’ for selected science and engineering students. The knowledgegained by the authors is documented here to help students who are interested in pursuing scienceand/or engineering for their degree

Conference Session

Alternate Energy

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Khan; Velina Zlatkova; Azeem Mohammed; Adnan Walid

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Engineering Technology

A Team-based ECET Capstone Project: Design and Implementation of a Solar Insolation Measurement SystemAbstractThis paper describes an example of the successful design and implementation of a Portable Self-powered Solar Insolation Measurement System. The project was designed and implemented by ateam of three students. Furthermore, the paper explores synthesis of student learning in terms ofenhancing their team work, problem-solving and analytical thinking skills. DeVry University’sElectronics Engineering Technology/Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) program seniorproject is a four-session course sequence in which students synthesize knowledge and skillslearned in the previous courses. In the first course

Conference Session

Thinking, Reasoning & Engineering in Elementary School

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cathy Lachapelle, Museum of Science, Boston; Christine Cunningham, Museum of Science, Boston

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-998: ASSESSING ELEMENTARY STUDENTS’ UNDERSTANDING OFENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY CONCEPTSCathy Lachapelle, Museum of Science, BostonChristine Cunningham, Museum of Science, Boston Page 15.199.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Assessing Elementary Students’ Understanding of Engineering and Technology ConceptsAbstractEngineering is Elementary’s newest large-scale assessments are much improved over earlyattempts, thanks to innovation and improvement in the development process. Becauseengineering is so sensitive to specifics of a situation, and because multiple solutions are nearlyalways possible, targeting engineering

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Measurement Innovation

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dale Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University, Berks

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Instrumentation

AC 2010-1213: MEMS ACCELEROMETER INVESTIGATION IN ANUNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY INSTRUMENTATIONLABORATORYDale Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Dale H. Litwhiler is an Associate Professor at Penn State, Berks Campus in Reading, PA. He received his B.S. from Penn State University (1984), his M.S. from Syracuse University (1989) and his Ph.D. from Lehigh University (2000) all in electrical engineering. Prior to beginning his academic career in 2002, he worked with IBM Federal Systems and Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems as a hardware and software design engineer

Conference Session

Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs & Issues

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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M. David Burghardt, Hofstra University; Michael Hacker, Hofstra University; Marc Devries, University of Technology, Delft; Ammeret Rossouw, University of Technology, Delft

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-53: TOWARDS DEVELOPING AN ONTOLOGY FOR K-12ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONM. David Burghardt, Hofstra UniversityMichael Hacker, Hofstra University Co-director, Center for Technological LiteracyMarc Devries, University of Technology, DelftAmmeret Rossouw, University of Technology, Delft Page 15.1270.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Toward Developing an Ontology for K-12 Engineering Technology EducationAbstractHofstra University’s Center for Technological Literacy and the University of Technology, Delft,conducted an international research study in the summer of 2009 to identify the most

Conference Session

Teaching Technological Literacy - College Courses and Minors

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roy McGrann, State University of New York, Binghamton

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

AC 2010-1405: A GENERAL ENGINEERING MINOR AS A MEANS TOENCOURAGE TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACYRoy McGrann, State University of New York, Binghamton Page 15.32.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A General Engineering Minor as a Means to Encourage Technological LiteracyAbstractTechnological literacy can be increased by offering a minor in general engineering. A Minor inGeneral Engineering was developed at Binghamton University. This minor was first available inthe 2008-09 academic year. The description of the minor states this minor “enables students whoare majoring in non-engineering fields to gain an introduction to the

Conference Session

Faculty Set the Preliminary Standards for Co-ops

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emilia Bratschitsch, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Annette Casey, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

AC 2010-1520: PRAXIS-ORIENTED ENGINEERING EDUCATION IN VEHICLETECHNOLOGY STUDIES - CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONSEmilia Bratschitsch, Joanneum University of Applied SciencesAnnette Casey, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences Page 15.967.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Praxis-Oriented Engineering Education in Vehicle Technology Studies - Challenges and SolutionsAbstractUniversities of applied sciences have to fulfil two main requirements: They should providepraxis-oriented education and engage in applied research and development .The approach used to meet these requirements at our department of Vehicle Technology canbe

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xuemin Chen, Texas Southern University; Yongpeng Zhang, Prairie View A&M University; Lawrence Kehinde, Texas Southern University; David Olowokere, Texas Southern University

AC 2010-1574: DEVELOPING VIRTUAL AND REMOTE UNDERGRADUATELABORATORY FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYXuemin Chen, Texas Southern UniversityYongpeng Zhang, Prairie View A&M UniversityLawrence Kehinde, Texas Southern UniversityDavid Olowokere, Texas Southern University Page 15.390.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Developing Virtual and Remote Undergraduate Laboratory for Engineering TechnologyAbstractIn this paper, the development of virtual and remote laboratory (VR-Lab) for the enhancement ofEngineering Technology (ET) program is presented. By utilizing the latest InformationTechnology, the VR-Lab is established through the setting

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Johnson, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Aerospace

AC 2010-1698: USING PROCESS FMEA IN AN AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY CAPSTONE COURSEMary Johnson, Purdue University, West Lafayette Mary E. Johnson is an Associate Professor in the Aviation Technology and the Industrial Technology departments at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN. She has earned her BS, MS, and PhD in Industrial Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington. She teaches capstone courses in the Aeronautical Engineering Technology program, in addition to graduate courses in Aviation Technology and Industrial Technology. Mary has extensive experience in the aerospace industry, both prior to coming to academia and while in academia

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Valenzuela, Auburn University; Jeffrey Smith, Auburn University; Ben Reece, Auburn University; David Shannon, Auburn University

Technologies into the Industrial Engineering CurriculumAbstractIncorporation of powerful “scripting languages” in engineering modeling software is becomingincreasingly common. Unfortunately, while most engineering curricula include one or twoprogramming-related courses at the freshman and/or sophomore level, students generally showweak computer programming skills when they reach the core curriculum courses. This projectseeks to develop an innovative set of classroom modules involving computer programming foruse throughout the Industrial Engineering curriculum. The modules are in response to our beliefthat the main cause of the problem is not the specific material covered in the computerprogramming courses but the lack of

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Suxia Cui; John Fuller; Pamela Holland-Obiomon; Warsame H. Ali

Educate New Generation on Nuclear Technology through Collaborating Engineering Project Suxia Cui, John Fuller, Pamela Holland-Obiomon, and Warsame H. Ali Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Prairie View A&M University Session: Interdisciplinary programs, sustainability and alternative energy as related to engineering educationAbstractFor the past several decades, nuclear technology has remained as one of the top interested issuesdue to its application as a new energy resource as well as a threaten weapon of massivedestruction. In the United States, the National Nuclear Security Administration

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Rathika Rajaravivarma

Embedding LEGO Mindstorms in the Electromechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum Dr . Rathika Rajar avivar ma Depar tment of Computer Engineer ing Technology New Yor k City College of Technology Br ooklyn, NY 11201 Session: First year experience Abstract: The innovative use of LEGO as a tool for learning and exploring has leaped many boundaries. The use of LEGO is projected as a fun learning tool, while keeping the mind and the hands of the user engaged in creative activities. The degree of the diverse level of users captured by LEGO is practically boundless. The LEGO mindstorms is a fun learning tool for

Conference Session

Rethinking Traditional Pedagogical Strategies

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Robertson, Arizona State University; Louis Frenzel, Electronic Design Magazine; Tom McGlew, MATEC

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Two Year College Division

AC 2010-1128: A SYSTEMS VIEW OF TECHNOLOGY CURRICULAJohn Robertson, Arizona State University John Robertson is a Professor in the Engineering Technology Department at Arizona State University Polytechnic. He was formerly an executive with Motorola and now participates in many senior technical training programs with the JACMET consortium. He is also a consultant to MATEC for the ESYST program to introduce a system-focused curriculum for Community Colleges.Louis Frenzel, Electronic Design Magazine Lou Frenzel has been a Technology Editor for Electronic Design Magazine for seven years. Formerly, he was professor and department head at Austin Community College and he still teaches at

Conference Session

Computer Education Innovations II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Tront, Virginia Tech; David Bailey, Virginia Polytechnic and State University; Thomas Walker, Virginia Tech; Steven Lee, Virginia Tech

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Computers in Education

AC 2010-2283: DEVELOPING NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE FORCLASSROOM TECHNOLOGIESJoseph Tront, Virginia TechDavid Bailey, Virginia Polytechnic and State UniversityThomas Walker, Virginia TechSteven Lee, Virginia Tech Page 15.387.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 DEVELOPING NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE FOR CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGIESAbstractIn order for classroom technologies to be useful in engineering education, appropriateinfrastructures must be planned, implemented and tested so that they are sufficiently robust toserve the needs of the target usage. Usage will vary depending on size of the class, complexityof the teaching technology being used, and

Conference Session

Technology-Enhanced Learning

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati

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Continuing Professional Development

AC 2010-132: AN ON-LINE COURSE TO HELP ENGINEERS (STUDENTS ANDPROFESSIONALS) DEVELOP INTERPERSONAL SKILLS – YOU’RE KIDDING,RIGHT?Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati Eugene is an Academic Director in the College of Engineering and Applied Science where he manages programs for traditional undergraduates and for working professionals. Eugene has also taught distance learning courses for 10 years in a variety of modalities. He has a PE license and has industry experience as a mechanical design engineer and a field service engineer. Page 15.170.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 An On

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship and Design

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Hornfeck, Lafayette College

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Students as Consultants: A Project Course Combining Entrepreneurship and Green Technology AbstractThis paper describes an independent study course at an undergraduate college thatimmerses an interdisciplinary team of six students in a consulting role. Two professorsguide the direction taken by the students, a third professor coordinates students’involvement in a related research project, and an outside “client” directs the team towardlocal economic development. Students come from backgrounds in engineering, socialsciences, natural sciences, and the humanities. The consulting “contract” specifies theeconomic incentives for the work, and also steers the class toward the technological areasthat

Conference Session

Effective Methods for Recruiting Women to Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna Milgram, Institute for Women in Trades, Technology and Science (IWITTS); Daniella Severs, Institute for Women in Trades, Technology and Science (IWITTS)

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Women in Engineering

AC 2010-2242: CALWOMENTECH PROJECT: RECRUITING AND RETAININGWOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMSDonna Milgram, Institute for Women in Trades, Technology and Science (IWITTS)Daniella Severs, Institute for Women in Trades, Technology and Science (IWITTS) Page 15.255.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 CalWomenTech Project: Recruiting and Retaining Women in Technology ProgramsAbstractThe Institute for Women in Trades, Technology Science’s (IWITTS) CalWomenTech Project isbeing highlighted by NSF following an expert panel review at the three year mark in December2008 for demonstrating significant achievement and program

Conference Session

Technological Literacy and the Educated Person

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Dischino, Central Connecticut State University; James DeLaura, Central Connecticut State University; Patrick Foster, Central Connecticut State University; David Sianez, CCSU

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

AC 2010-793: ENGINEERING BEYOND THE CLASSROOMMichele Dischino, Central Connecticut State UniversityJames DeLaura, Central Connecticut State UniversityPatrick Foster, Central Connecticut State UniversityDavid Sianez, CCSU Page 15.478.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Engineering Beyond the Classroom: Afterschool Experiences for Technological LiteracyAbstractTechnology surrounds us, and technological literacy benefits all members of society – engineersand non-engineers alike. Our understanding of technology influences a wide range of decisionswe encounter in our daily lives, from selecting healthcare options to making informed

Conference Session

Enhancing K-12 STEM Education with Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Macho, Buffalo State College

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Page 15.31.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A functional conceptual framework for teaching technological literacyAbstract This is a presentation of an epistemological framework for teaching technologysuch that it will bring about improved technological literacy in ALL K-12 students.Design, Living, Productivity, and Foundational Technical Concepts anchor ourconceptual framework for teaching technology educators. This conceptual framework forteaching technology literacy is functional, standards based, and can accommodatemultiple pedagogies. It meets the standards of ITEA/CTTE, the _______ State Dept ofEd., NCATE, and others. It also aligns with drafts of the NAEP Technological LiteracyAssessment. We have

Conference Session

Design with External Clients

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Cross, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2010-661: NASA SENIOR DESIGN: MINERAL SEPARATION TECHNOLOGYFOR LUNAR REGOLITH SIMULANT PRODUCTIONWilliam Cross, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Dr. William M. Cross is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. His areas of interest include mineral processing, polymer matrix composite materials, wind energy and archaeometallurgy. Page 15.904.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 NASA Senior Design: Mineral Separation Technology for Lunar Regolith